Grants & Procurement Assistant для роботи в Програмі USAID “Конкурентоспроможна економіка України”

Competitive Economy Program

Chemonics International, a global consulting and international development firm, seeks a Grants & Procurement Assistant, full-time position, for the USAID-funded Competitive Economy Program (CEP). This five-year program will encourage startup businesses and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), increase domestic market competition, and support the competitiveness of Ukrainian firms in international markets. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Grants & Procurement Assistant will support CEP’s Grants & Subcontracts Team with tasks related to Grants and Procurement. For grants, this includes: support with grant documentation; organizing and filing grant applications and supporting documentation; supporting the grant selection processes, negotiations, and grants awards for specific grant programs, as needed; ensuring all hardcopy and digital files related to grants are organized and retain in accordance with USAID requirements and Chemonics’ policies and procedures; and ensuring all grant trackers are up-to-date. For procurement, tasks shall include: supporting the Procurement Specialist to draft and issue solicitations, collect quotations, and execute procurements of goods and services in support of both technical activities and administrative procurement needs; and ensuring all required documentation related to procurements is maintained and up-to-date – in both hardcopy and digital forms, as needed – in accordance with USAID requirements and Chemonics’ policies and procedures.

Grants & Procurement Assistant should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration, or related field;
• Experience in grants administration and/or procurement/subcontracts. Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations regarding grants and procurements strongly preferred;
• Experience in and/or good understanding of procurement procedures of international organizations, including source selection, budget negotiation, reviewing reports, and recordkeeping;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel preferred; basic proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other office applications required;
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task required;
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work in fast-paced environments;
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity;
• Professional proficiency in English and Ukrainian required.

Application Instructions:

Please send a CV and brief letter of interest indicating related experience and achievements by October 20, 2020 to [email protected]. Please include your name and “Grants & Procurement Assistant” in the subject line. Kindly note the position is open for Ukrainian citizens only. Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.